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Cry of the City (1948)

Petty crook and cop-killer Martin Rome, in bad shape from wounds in the hospital prison ward, still refuses to help slimy lawyer Niles clear his client by confessing to another crime. Police Lt. Candella must check Niles' allegation; a friend of the Rome family, he walks a tightrope between sentiment and cynicism. When Martin fears Candella will implicate his girlfriend Teena, he'll do anything to protect her. How many others will he drag down to disaster with him?

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Victor MatureVictor MatureLt. Candella
  • Photo of Richard ConteRichard ConteMartin Rome
  • Photo of Fred ClarkFred ClarkLt Collins
  • Photo of Shelley WintersShelley WintersBrenda Martingale
  • Photo of Betty GardeBetty GardeMiss Pruett
  • Photo of Berry KroegerBerry KroegerW. A. Niles
  • Photo of Tommy CookTommy CookTony Rome
  • Photo of Debra PagetDebra PagetTeena Riconti
  • Photo of Hope EmersonHope EmersonRose Given
  • Photo of Roland WintersRoland WintersLedbetter

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